Weight 377gEvaluation The Trail is another example of a trail shoe based on a road model. So, you get a more aggressive outsole and a tougher upper, plus a nicely cushioned midsole. There’s a second density in the forefoot, rather than the usual

than one tester found that the stitching over the big toe could sometimes rub the skin. That’s a big down side in a shoe that’s designed for the long haul, and something you should be particularly aware of if you normally need a high toe-box.In short

Weight 276gEvaluation Nike introduced two performance shoes using its “caged” Zoom Air units – the Swift and the Spiridon last year. While the Swift was a pleasingly smooth and responsive shoe, the lighter Spiridon wasn’t quite so impressive, with a

lightweight runners need apply. Good rearfoot cushioning comes courtesy of a small Cell pad, heel-to-toe transition is swift and smooth, and the featherweight feel to the whole shoe simply encourages fast running.

thicker, softer midsoles (the 300 has a medial post for added stability. They’re also made with a flare on the medial side of the forefoot, for a more stable toe-off, though this does add to the bulk of the shoe. Weartesters were divided. Our lightest

, with a nice toe bumper that makes the forefoot roomy but well-shaped, and a nicely sculpted midfoot fit. Fila has also greatly expanded the carbon-fibre plate that gives the forefoot of some of its shoes such a springy, positive feel, and that’s how

slipping). They also found that the cushioning struck a nice balance between softness and support, and that the shoe moved very smoothly from heel to toe as they ran.The Veritas isn’t designed to offer such extreme anti-pronation control as the Stability KM

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 295gEvaluation When the Precision was introduced two years ago, it immediately became one of the best performance training shoes

Weight 364g Evaluation This winter, Nike has introduced a raft of new shoes designed for running in inclement weather and on the trails. From its All Conditions Gear range comes the Phassad. It's a competitively-priced shoe that will appeal

, the Response. While the outsole has barely changed, the midsole has been altered to aid the shoes cooling capabilities. The original Climacool RU’s midsole was hollowed out under the heel, midfoot and toes, but the Response only loses midsole material